Ann Beth Presley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor 308 Spidle Hall Auburn University Auburn, AL 36849 Tel (334) 844-1347 Fax (334) 844-1340 preslab@auburn.edu Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1992

Interests

My teaching and research interests cover a broad range of including history of costume, particularly related to women’s changing role in society, the textiles and apparel pipeline, apparel production and management, and study/travel development opportunities for students.  I serve as the liaison for the department with the American Apparel and Footwear Association. In addition, I have served as Secretary of the University Senate.

Selected Honors and Awards

• Educator of the Year Award from the International Textile and Apparel Association, 2008
  This group is the major organization of textile and apparel professionals in higher education; it has  approximately 900 members representing 17 countries.

• Joseph Breeden Teaching Grant, 2008
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2004, 2005
• Outstanding Alumni, Western Kentucky University, 2008
• Secretary, University Senate, 2007-2008, Secretary-Elect, 2006-2007

Selected Publications and Presentations    

• Presley, A.B. & Adrian, A. (2009) How to use Creative Commons as a contributor and user. In Agans, H. (Ed.). International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society.

• Presley, A.B. & Jenkins, M. (2008). Reminiscences: Impact of textiles and apparel technology on our lives. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 100(2), 41-48.

• Presley, A.B. (2007). The fashionable lady of the 1850s in America:  Captive or captivating? In Kutruff, J. (Ed.) Costume Society of America Proceedings.

• Presley, A.B. (2006). Writing specifications for garment finished products: A multilayer project.  International Textile and Apparel Association Proceedings.

• Connell, L.J., Ulrich, P., Brannon, E., *Alexander, M. & Presley, A.B. (2006). Body shape assessment scale:  Instrument development for analyzing female figures. Clothing and Textile Research Journal, 24(2), 80-95.

• *Alexander, M., Connell, L. J., & Presley, A. B. (2005). Clothing fit preferences of young female adult consumers. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 17(1), 52-64.
  
• Presley, A.B. (2005). Recycled clothing: A method of teaching seams and stitches.  International Textile and Apparel Association Proceedings.

• Presley, A.B. (2003). An international approach to apparel production: Integration in the classroom. In Owens, N.J. (Ed.) International Textile and Apparel Association Proceedings.

• Connell, L. J., Brannon, E., Ulrich, P., & Presley, A. B. (2001) Exploring female consumers' fit preferences. In Proceedings of the 2001 Seoul KSCIT/ITAA Joint World Conference.

• *Manuel, M., Connell, L.J., & Presley, A.B.. (2000). Understanding fit preferences of black female consumers. In Owens, N.J. (Ed.) International Textile and Apparel Association Proceedings.

• Presley, A.B. (1999). The  Maquiladora workforce: Implications for worker productivity and human relations. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 17(2), 94-104.

• Presley, A.B. (1998). Fifty years of change:  Societal attitudes and women's fashion 1900-1950. The Historian, 60 (2), 307-324.

• Presley, A.B. (1997). Manager’s perceptions of Mexican workers in United States companies in Mexico:  An empirical study. International Journal of Management, 14(4), 633-642.

• Presley, A.B. (1997). Appearance retention of carpets using image analysis:  Correlation with a subjective method. Clothing and Textile Research Journal, 67(3), 174-180.

Selected Research Projects

• Presley, A.B. (2008). Teaching Creativity, Fairchild Grant, Funded through the International Textile and Apparel Association.

• Presley, A.B. (2008). Creativity Workshop, Breeden Teaching Grant, Funded through Auburn University.

• Presley, A.B. (2006). Developing Opportunities for Internationalizing Students for Future Roles, American Intercontinental University Faculty Award, Funded through International Textile and Apparel Association.

• Anderson, L. J., Brannon, E. L., Ulrich, P. V., & Presley, A. B.  (1998-2001). Understanding Fitting Preferences of Female Consumers:  Development of an Expert System to Enhance Accurate Sizing Selection, Funded through National Textile Center, U.S. Department of Commerce.

• Ulrich, P. V., Presley, A. B., Brannon, E. L., & Anderson, L. J. (1998-2001). Interactive Cohort Analysis: An Online Panel of “Baby Boom” Consumers Anticipating Their Retirement Years,  Funded through National Textile Center, U.S. Department of Commerce.

• Brannon, E. L., Ulrich, P. V., Anderson, L. J., & Presley, A. B. (1998-2001). Agent-Based Simulation of the Consumer’s Apparel Purchase Decision, Funded through National Textile Center, U.S. Department of Commerce.

• Centrallo, C., Slaten, L., Presley, A.B., & Ulrich, P. (1995). Apparel Research Network Development Grant, Funded through Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Department of Defense.

Dissertations and Theses Directed or Co-Directed

• David Branscombe, Ph.D.—Co-Chair, Evaluating Textile Composites. Auburn University, in progress.

• Whitney Upchurch, M.S., Chair, Culture and Dress: Influence of Symbolic Meanings on Aesthetic Preferences and Clothing Choices of Asian-Indians. Auburn University, 2008.

• Marina Alexander, M.S., Co-Chair, Understanding the Apparel Fit Preferences and Body Cathexis of College Age Women. Auburn University, 2000.

• Melissa Manuel, M.S., Co-Chair, Understanding the Apparel Fit Preferences of Black Professional Women. Auburn University, 2000.

Courses Taught

• CAHS 1600:  Textile Industrial Complex

• CAHS 2400:  Interior Materials and Components

• CAHS 2800:  Apparel Production Management

• CAHS 3380:  Study Abroad (Co-Taught)

• CAHS 3600:  Textiles

• CAHS 3940:  Study/Travel New York City Study Tour

• CAHS 3900:  Independent Study

• CAHS 4800:  Apparel Engineering

• CAHS 4940:  Apparel Merchandising & Design Internships

• CAHS 4970:  Problems in Design (Co-Taught)

• ITAS 7200:  Integrated Textile and Apparel Complex (Co-Taught)

• CAHS 7910:  Supervised Teaching

• CAHS 7940:  Study/Travel New York City Study Tour

• CAHS 7960:  Directed Readings

• CAHS 7990:  Research and Thesis

• ITAS 8970:  Advanced Topics:  Quality Control (Co-Taught)

Professional Affiliations

• International Textile and Apparel Association

• Phi Upsilon Omicron, National Honorary for Human Science Majors

• Costume Society of America

• Fashion Group International